AI-generatedShrewsbury at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,490 h
- Rain a year
- 708 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 75 m
Climate in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,490 hours of sunshine a year, Shrewsbury is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Shrewsbury
The best time to visit Shrewsbury is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 71 mm.
Shrewsbury through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Shrewsbury in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–17 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Shrewsbury in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Shrewsbury in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–18 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Shrewsbury in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:3518:19
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:13–08:22 · evening 17:31–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:13 · evening 18:40–18:53
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Shrewsbury compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.7 h |
What is the weather like in Shrewsbury in October?
In October, Shrewsbury is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Shrewsbury.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 44 min07:35 – 18:19
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Shrewsbury
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Shrewsbury: score 75 against 44. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 6.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 71 mm | 62 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Shrewsbury month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January8° · 1.7 h
In January, Shrewsbury is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury in January17February8° · 2.7 h
In February, Shrewsbury is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury in February29March11° · 3.7 h
In March, Shrewsbury is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury in March48April13° · 5.3 h
In April, Shrewsbury is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury in April65May17° · 6.3 h
In May, Shrewsbury is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury in May75June19° · 6.2 h
In June, Shrewsbury is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury in June74July21° · 6.2 h
In July, Shrewsbury is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury in July72August21° · 5.4 h
In August, Shrewsbury is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury in August72September18° · 4.5 h
In September, Shrewsbury is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury in September44October14° · 3.1 h
In October, Shrewsbury is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury in October25November11° · 2.1 h
In November, Shrewsbury is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury in November12December8° · 1.6 h
In December, Shrewsbury is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Shrewsbury
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | 8° | 1° | 1.7 h | 12 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 8° | 1° | 2.7 h | 11 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 11° | 3° | 3.7 h | 11 | 51 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 13° | 4° | 5.3 h | 12 | 53 |
| MayMay | 65 | 17° | 7° | 6.3 h | 12 | 63 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 19° | 10° | 6.2 h | 11 | 62 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 21° | 12° | 6.2 h | 12 | 61 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 21° | 12° | 5.4 h | 12 | 57 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 18° | 10° | 4.5 h | 10 | 55 |
| OctoberOct | 44 | 14° | 7° | 3.1 h | 13 | 71 |
| NovemberNov | 25 | 11° | 4° | 2.1 h | 12 | 64 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 8° | 2° | 1.6 h | 13 | 65 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
52.71° N, 2.75° W · 75 m · Europe/London
Sunshine hours in Shrewsbury
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.1 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Shrewsbury, 29 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 11 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Shrewsbury: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Shrewsbury has about 13 rainy days with 71 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Shrewsbury
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 75 min
- Fair skin
- about 95 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Shrewsbury
How breezy and how cloudy Shrewsbury is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Shrewsbury typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Shrewsbury: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Shrewsbury
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Shrewsbury in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Shrewsbury has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 42
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 44
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 210 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Shrewsbury compared
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Shrewsbury vs Wrexham
In October the holiday weather in Shrewsbury and Wrexham is about equally good (score 44 vs 43). During the day it is about as warm in Wrexham as in Shrewsbury.
| in October | Shrewsbury | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 43 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Shrewsbury ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 16ShrewsburyThis page14°44
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Frequently asked questions about Shrewsbury
When is the best time to visit Shrewsbury?
The best time to visit Shrewsbury is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Shrewsbury?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Shrewsbury?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 71 mm. The driest month is February with 50 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Shrewsbury get?
Shrewsbury gets around 1,490 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Shrewsbury in?
Shrewsbury is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 67, summer holidays 73, October half-term 44, Christmas holidays 13.